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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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