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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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