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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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