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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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