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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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