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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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