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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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