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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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