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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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