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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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