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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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