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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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