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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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