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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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