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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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