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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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