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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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