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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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