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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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