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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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