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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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