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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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