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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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