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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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