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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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