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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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