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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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