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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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