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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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