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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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