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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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