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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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