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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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