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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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