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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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