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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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