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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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