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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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