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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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