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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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