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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources