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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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