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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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