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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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