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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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