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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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