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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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