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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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