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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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