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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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