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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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