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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education undertakings. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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