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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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