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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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