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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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