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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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