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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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