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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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