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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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