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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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