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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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