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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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