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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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