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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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