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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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