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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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