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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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