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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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