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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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