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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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