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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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