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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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