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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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