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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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