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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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