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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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