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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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