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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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