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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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