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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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