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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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