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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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