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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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