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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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