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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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