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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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