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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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