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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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