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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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