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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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