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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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