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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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