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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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