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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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