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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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