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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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