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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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