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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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