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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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