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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important 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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