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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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