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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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