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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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