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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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