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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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