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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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