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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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