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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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