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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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