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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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