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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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