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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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