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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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