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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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