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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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