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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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