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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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