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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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