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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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