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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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