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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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