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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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