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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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