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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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