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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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