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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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