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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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