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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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