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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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