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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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