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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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