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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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