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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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