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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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