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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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