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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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