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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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