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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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