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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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