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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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