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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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