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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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