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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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