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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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