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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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