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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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