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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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