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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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