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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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