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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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