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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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