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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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