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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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