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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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