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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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