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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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