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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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