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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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