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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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