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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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