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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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