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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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