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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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