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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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