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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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