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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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