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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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