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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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