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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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