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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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