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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major 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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