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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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