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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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