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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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