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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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