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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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