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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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