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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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