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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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