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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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