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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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