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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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