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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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