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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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