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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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