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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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