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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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