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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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