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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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