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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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