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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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