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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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