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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates 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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