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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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