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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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