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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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