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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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