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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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