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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources