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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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