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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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