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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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