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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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