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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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