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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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