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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner 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 expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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