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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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