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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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