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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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