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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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