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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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