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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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