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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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