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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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