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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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