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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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