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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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