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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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