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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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