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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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