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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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