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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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