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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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