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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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