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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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