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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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