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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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