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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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