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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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