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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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