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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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