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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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