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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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