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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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