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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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