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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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