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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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