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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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