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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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