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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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