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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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