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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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