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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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