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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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