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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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