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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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