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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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