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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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