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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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