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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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