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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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