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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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