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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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