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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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