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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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