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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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