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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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