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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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