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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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