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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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