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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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