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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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