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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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