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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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