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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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