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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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