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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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