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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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