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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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