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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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