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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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