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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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