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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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