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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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