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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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