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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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