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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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