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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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