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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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