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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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