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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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