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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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