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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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