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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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