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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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