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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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