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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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