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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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