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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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