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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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