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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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