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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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