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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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