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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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