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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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