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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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