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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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