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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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