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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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