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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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