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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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