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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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