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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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