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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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