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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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