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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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