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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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