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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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