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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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