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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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