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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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