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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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