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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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