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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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