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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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