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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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