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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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