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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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