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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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