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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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