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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major 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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