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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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