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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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