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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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