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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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