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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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