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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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