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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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