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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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