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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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