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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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