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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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