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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education experiments. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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