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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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