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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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