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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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