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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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