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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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