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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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