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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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