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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes 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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