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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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