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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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