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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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