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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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