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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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