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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? 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 get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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