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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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