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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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