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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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