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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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