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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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