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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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