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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling 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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