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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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