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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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