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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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