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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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