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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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