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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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