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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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