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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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