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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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