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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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