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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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