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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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