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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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