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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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