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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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