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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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