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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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