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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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