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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major 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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