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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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