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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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