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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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