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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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