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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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