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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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