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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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