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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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