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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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