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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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