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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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