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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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