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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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