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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive 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 organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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