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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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