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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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