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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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