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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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