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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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