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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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