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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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