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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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