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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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