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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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