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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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