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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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