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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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