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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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