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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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