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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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