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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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