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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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