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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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