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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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