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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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