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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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