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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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