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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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