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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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