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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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