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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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