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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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