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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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