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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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