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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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