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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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