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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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