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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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