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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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