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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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