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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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