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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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