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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies 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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