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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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