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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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