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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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