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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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