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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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