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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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