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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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