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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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