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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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