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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive 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 exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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