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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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