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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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