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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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