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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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