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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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