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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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