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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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