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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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