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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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