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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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