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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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