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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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