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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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