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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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