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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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