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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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