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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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