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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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