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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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