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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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