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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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