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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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