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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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