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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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