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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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