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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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