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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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