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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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