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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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