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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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