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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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