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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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