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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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