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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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