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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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