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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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