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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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