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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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