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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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