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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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