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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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