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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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