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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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