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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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