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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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