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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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