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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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