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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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