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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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