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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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