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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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