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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the 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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