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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle 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 electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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