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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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