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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major 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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