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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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