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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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