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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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