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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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