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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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