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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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