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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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