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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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