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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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