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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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