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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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