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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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