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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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