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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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