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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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