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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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