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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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