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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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