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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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