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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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