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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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